Please Support Peta And Animal Rights, Verizon

I don't know about anyone else, but I have not seen the Pitt Bull
Verizon ad since Peta asked Verizon to please stop airing it. I might
just be missing it, but all I see is the sexy Commercial with the hot
chick on a ledge trying to play with the phone. Which I might add is a
much better ad, because I would rather see a sexy woman on a ledge,
then an ad with Pitt Bulls any day! I wonder her that woman is though?
HOT!!!!

You want to support people that will fund people like this??

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/06/researchers.firebombing/index.html


So I guess it is ok to hurt kids but not animals. I see now.

Verizon is a horrible company I just read in the Virginia Pilot they
hire contractors who in turn hire subcontractors who hire illegal
immigrants. This is against the law and unfair to citizens and those
immigrants here on VISAs looking for work.

As for PETA they have a gorgeous dog park that I go to frequently.
They also have spay/neuter vans, and provide dog houses to dogs
without any shelter. Say what you want I am no vegan but they seem to
do a lot of good.

Animals have the right to be treated humanely up until the moment they
are slaughtered.

give me a break........... you're joking, right?

...Alltel?

In one of their recent commercials, they use a doberman to chase off
the annoying guys who work for the competition. Is that the commercial
you are talking about? Do you have your wireless carriers mixed up?

That particular commercial is still on the air - where's PETA on that
one? Why do I see THAT commercial nearly ten times in a three hour
television watching spree? Are Dobermans less of a threat than pit
bulls? Are we just more acceptable of a dobie being used as a guard
dog?

If you're going to jump all over Verizon - you better jump all over
Alltel too...but I don't see anything mentioned about them here...

Maybe you oughta just string two cans together on strings for
communication because you'll run out of wireless carriers if anymore
decide to use animals in their ads.

What about Geico? Where are the rights for that poor, overworked,
Austrailian Gecko?

That's it - someone get me a soap box - I'm jumping on it. Oh, better
get me a cheeseburger before so I don't get hungry while I'm saving
every animal on the planet through boycotts.

Let's see. The German Shepherd, Doberman, Rottweiler, etc. also have
reputations for being vicious. Should they not have been used
either?

If I am reading your letter correctly, it is the stereotype of a breed
being a good guard dog that would cause people to avoid trespassing
upon seeing one on the property. I suppose the miniature French
Poodle could have been used after all, that poor breed suffers from
the stereotype of being cute and wimpy but do you really think the
commercial would have made the statement Verizon was trying to make
about its product?

Face facts. People use Pit Bulls as guard dogs. People also buy Pit
Bulls not because they are so cute and cuddly, but because they
provide a degree of protection even if they are to be the family pet.
Verizon knows this. YOU know this. Trying to say that Verizon using
that breed's image is causing the breed to "suffer" is silly.

The commercial worked well.

"Pit bulls are peaceful dogs by nature."

Do you own one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7hiUrTy6vU

I actually liked it. It kind of reminded me of the the movie the
sandlot.

I dont really see anything there to get up in a stink about.

Chill out peta hippies!

I didn't see the ad. did they have the dogs talkin' on the phones?
that wold upset me 'cause whole the brain cancer thing.reading your
letter made me kick my dog out of spite

I haven't seen this part of the ad campaign so I don't have much to
comment about, but I do feel bad for the girl in the yellow dress who
may or may not fall of the side of the building because her phone is
on the ledge. Why is her phone on the ledge?

Maybe if you explained how the animal's rights are being abused in the
commercial.. sorry I'm naieve and haven't seen it.

You actually complained about the responses you got.
Unfreakinbelievable. If you don't want feedback, don't go on a public
forum. You want to express your opinion yet when others express theirs
they are "tiny brained bigots". Way to earn some credibility ::rolls
eyes:: Seriously, save the kicking and screaming, it isn't working in
your favor.

I think it's ludicrous to blame Verizon for the perpetuating the
reputation of pit bulls. Yes, they capitalized on it. It happens
constantly in advertising. Seriously, give me a break. Advertising
exploits. Nothing new. Most people won't even remember the ad 5
minutes after they see it anyway. I might send some credibility your
way if PETA was an upstanding organization but there are so many
examples of the opposite. Their intention is probably good but their
tactics leave a lot to be desired.

Aminal rights might be on your agenda, but that doesn't mean it has to
be on Verizon's agenda. If you don't like that, don't be a consumer of
their products. Easy, right?

I stand with Peta on this issue. You people see a commercial where
guard dogs are used to protect. But they are not using just any-old
dog, they are using one of the most misunderstood dogs, the Pitbull.
People buy Pitbulls, because of the stereotype that they are killers.
So they buy them, train them, and the dogs end up hurting someone. So
then when an animal shelter has 10 peaceful Pit bulls in the backroom,
most people don't want them, because they think all Pitbulls are
killers. Peta has spent millions, alone with pretty much every other
animal rights group, trying to dispel this myth that Pit bulls are
murders. But Verizon, to sell a phone that will be forgotten in a few
months, is enforcing this horrible stereotype to sell a phone. Which
counters the millions of dollars and years spent trying to show
people Pit bulls are peaceful dogs by nature.

Most of you seem to be missing the point and just picking a made up
reason out of your *** to hate Peta. When all Peta is doing is trying
to protect the image of these dogs, and get people to see them as
more. In my neighborhood alone, there is like 8 people with Pit bulls.
kept in the back yard. No love, no caring, they are just there to hurt
someone if they try to break in. These are animals, who only get 1
life on this planet, just like the rest of us. So is it fair that
because of an unfair stereotype, that the dog spends it's 1 life on
Earth with no human compassion, chained to a fence, used as a weapon?

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS NOW? It's really not that hard of a thing to
understand. And for those who just say "I hate Peta" and offer either
no reason, or really stupid reasons. Understand that Peta, like other
groups, has had things go wrong. But if you understood the company,
you would see the power they have and what great things they have
done. To see just 1 example of this. Go watch the fur videos from
China and prepair to see the most horrible sight you will ever see.
And keep in mind Peta managed to sneak that footage out, when no one
else could, and that footage has caused designers all over the world
from using fur.

Just go read and research before you bash. You hate Peta? Why? You
named something bad, now name the good. And the Bad that some of you
have listed, isn't what you think it is. You need to research a lot
more first.

Every time I wrote pretty much anything, good or bad, I get people
bashing me. People judging me. If these were people that knew me, that
lived with me and knew everything about me, then the comments would
make more sense. But all of these mean comments are coming from people
that don't know anything about me. They just disrespect me, because
they are not here face-to-face with me.

If your not into Animal Rights, then why are you even reading my
review?! This review is for Verizon, Peta and other Animal Rights
activist. Not tiny brain, bigots who get a kick out of bashing
something I believe in.

And YES!! I HAVE SEEN THE AD! I saw the ad before the letter from Peta
was released, but I didn't see the entire thing because I was doing
something else at the time. But none of you knew that, you just
assumed I came here ready to bash Verizon, which is a company I like,
just because Peta is having a problem with them.

Grow up people and go back to using the manners your mommy and daddy
gave you. Just because a computer screen, fiber cable, and miles of
land are between us, doesn't give you the right to go out of your way
to disrespect me. Because have I made any rude comments on any of your
posts? NO!!!

PETA is an organization that is supposed to do something good, but
they have ruined things by letting a few extreme actions get so highly
publicized. It is now at the point where you really shouldn't use
PETA as your reason for saying that there is animal cruelty.

Just leave PETA out of your letter. You wouldn't cite Osama when
talking about unjust treatment of Muslims.

When i was a kid my grandmother donated the money she was going to
give me for my birthday to peta. She said there is millions of groups
that support human rights but at that time only a few for animals so
that hit me really hard. Eversince then i have donated monthly to
peta, the aspca, the humane society, pcrm and others. i make pretty
good money and spending it for animal rights means more to me then
buying extra tvs and junk. if peta has a problem with verizon then i
have a problem with verizon! i don't by into friendofjimmyk post. She
loves animals but they are made for food? sounds like she is finding
ways to justify bad things. i am not a fanatic but i understand them.
Animals need our help and i do help them. So good for peta! if verizon
stops doing this then all other companys will follow.

I love animals. I am for thier safe treatment, however, I hate PETA.
Why? Because they are hypocrits. One of the members of the board, who
is absolutley against animal testing, is a diabetic who uses
medication that has been tested on animals. She is well aware of this
because she has been called out for it and gave some lame ass
rationalization for her use. If you are against animal testing, you
have to be against it completely, not just against it unless it serves
your purposes.

Also, they are against euthanization of animals, but one of thier
fiscal years they reported over $9,000 for such services and provided
a vague justification for why they had to. It was not because the
animals were sick and would have been better off being put to sleep -
I would understand a reason such as that - but it was mostly due to
not having places for the animals they "rescued".

PETA also funded a terrorist. Now, before this board lights up - I
consider a terrorist as ANYONE who uses fear tactics - such as blowing
up or setting fire to labs or universities or other places becuase
such places test on animals. That's an act of terrorism. PETA funded
one of the most notorist. Thier books showed payment to the
individual.

I love animals. I believe in animal rights. My heart goes out to
animals in shelters or abused animals. I cry over SPCA commercials
showing abused animals, I wish I could rescue every single abused,
scared, lonely, discarded, animal out there - however, I HATE PETA.

p.s. - no, I'm not a vegetarian. Some animals are food...plain and
simple. However, I do disagree with the poor treatment in processing
plants and do believe that something should be done to prevent cruelty
to animals in those places. But, its food...so, I say, good luck with
that.

i have not seen that commercial ever air on tv and i watch lots of tv.
maybe verizon already removed the commercial. i do agree that every
company should respect both human and animal rights. i would have to
see how far this commercial pushes things but it sounds like a really
dumb idea in the first place... like some peaheads threw it together
at that last possible second. i think it is very dumb how many people
came here just to post mean hurtful things!!! i saw a few good ideas
just most of the comments for this review have been made by seemingly
idiots! don't worry what these idiots think rusel.. it is good to
stand up for animals!!! :)

I'm almost bad enough to support Verizon just because PETA is upset
with them. PETA, to me, represents an organization gone too far.
It's like many a union to me. Great original message and purpose,
later abused and taken way too far in way too many cases. I hate
PETA.

That said, I highly doubt these dogs were hurt filming it. I also
doubt that people are going to start guarding their junk yards with
Pit Bulls now just because of the commercial.

You're right... the pit bull is so misunderstood and maligned. Poor
doggies.

http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news-55/121718874912271
0.xml&storylist=newsmichigan

And I am really sorry to hear that Verizon caved on this one.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/verizon-pit-dogs-2104529-group-bull
?slideshow=1

Did any animals actually get hurt in the filming of this commercial?
In what way did this commercial "cause PETA to take notice"? Take
notice of what? Could you be specific, OP? This letter goes on and on
about animals rights, Verizon's responsiblity, etc. etc., but I don't
really see what the specific complaint is, it is very general.

Here is my favorite part of the letter:

"Today I received a letter from Peta that stated that Verizon is using
Pit bulls to promote their new LG Dare. Verizon is using the dogs in
such a way where it causes Animal Rights groups like Peta to take
notice. "

It doesn't even sound like the OP has ever seen ad, they are just
going off a form letter sent by PETA. I think the letter have been
slightly reasonable if the OP has actually seen the ad and pointed out
what their objection was, but none of this info is in there. In fact,
the only thing the OP seems to know is that the as includes verizon's
new phone, a dog, and PETA said they don't likey. Please get you own
opinion and actaully watch the add before writing letters.

I have adopted many cats and dogs over the years through the Humane
Societies. Saying that,the commercial depicts what that breed of dog
was bred to do. Although the emphasis was put on dogs that were
chained, I found it a bit disturbing myself.

I do not believe the premise that animals have rights, doing so puts
them on the same level as human beings which they are not.

I am totally against animal cruelty and support laws that protect
animals. I have 3 cats of my own and have had them all of my life.



Good Day

I am a huge animal lover. I currently have 4 rescued animals, one dog
and three cats and my co-workers and I take care of a feral cat
colony. We even had the ferals spayed.

That being said, I don't like PETA and don't support them in any way.
I don't like their methods.

I thought PETA, although a bit extreme, was a good organization once.
Until I found out about the huge percentage of adoptable animals that
they put to death, sometimes right there in their van, immediately
after "rescuing" them.

Sad.

I would prefer to support my local animal shelter or the ASPCA.

www.petakillsanimals.com

Rather than throwing around the PETA name to back you in your letter,
you should just stick to the facts about the ad, and state why YOU
think it's a cruelty issue.

The commercial was about GUARD dogs, doing what they are supposed to
do. It shows them being docile and quiet until the guy jumps into the
area they have been chosen to protect. Many dogs act like this when
their territory has been invaded. I don't see how it badly portrays
pitbulls.

...why do they round up animals from shelters, LIE and say they will
find them homes, and then euthanize them before the van even leaves
the parking lot?

http://www.nokillnow.com/PETAanimalpeople.htm

You wrote, "Verizon Wireless, Verizon Verizon Communications and
Vodafone; your company combined is worth in the 400 BILLION range!"

Please give the independent source for this. I'm having difficulty
confirming this and I'm interested in where your information came from
and what it's based on, such as annual revenue or net worth or market
capitalization.

Thank you.

PETA need to be upset once in a while just like any other activist
organization does.

I think AllTell has a commercial with a doberman...did you not want to
write to them also?

Pets are companions...and other animals are a source of food, clothing
and even transportaion for some.

Its ok to be passionate about a cause...but just rememhber that the
ones who do not see your way of thinking are also passionate about
theirs and like you have every right to be.

I too am upset about the commercial. When I first saw it, I was too
upset. I was upset though at the handlers/owners of those dogs to
allow their breed to be portrayed negatively. As a pit bull owner
myself, I have a greater responsibility to help bring a good name to
the breed. I take extra precautions and hope to train my pit bull
puppy as a service dog, just to help bring a positive light to the
breed. I don't think Verizon should have made this commercial, but the
owners agreed and we should maybe be looking at the owners too.

I'm a member of PETA!

People Eating Tasty Animals!

Animals are inferior to humans, get over it. God gave us dominion
over them.

Good thing you weren't around back in the days of ancient Israel!
You'd have had a heart attack!

Maybe they have the same marketing firm. The commercial for ATT in
which they advertise THEIR phone, LG Shine, a family enjoys making fun
of an absent member's lactose intolerance.

What is funny about being lactose intolerant? If I were, I wouldn't
find this particularly funny. I wouldn't write a letter about it
though.

If it is the one I am thinking about, it shows a "Junkyard Dog". I
don't think it is that bad. I think it makes PEOPLE look like idiots:
That they will risk life and limb for a freaking phone. There is
another one where someone is on a ledge out a skyscrapper window. I
think THAT one sound be pulled because it could be offensive to people
who have had family members jump off buildings. Not really, but you
see my point (I hope). EVERYTHING is offinsive to SOMEONE. And, I am
sorry, kind of, but I think PETA goes WAY too far. I mean, come one,
they wanted Jimmy Carter to give up his Nobel PEACE prize because he
likes to fish.

Oh and it is not a "Myth" that Pit bulls are bad dogs. A Myth is
something that a False. Look at the News on any give day and you will
find a Pit Bull attack. Before you all get on me, I know there are
bad owners. But that phrase (that I hate) "There is no bad dog, only
bad owners" is a joke. MOST (not all) pit bulls have been breed for
GENERATIONS to fight. That can't be breed out. Now, I do believe if
you get a Pit from a breeder (a GOOD one) that has bred then for
generations with NO fighting, you can get a great dog. BUT, they are
few and far between.

Also, don't beleive everything you read and get in the mail. WHO
sends it to you will only say their side. Which may or may not be
baised on fact.

Great letter! I agree. Perpetuating any stereotype in advertising is
not good, and when it's playing to a commmon fear (pitbulls are bad),
you have to wonder whether it's really any good.

I just adopted a new kid from the local SPCA and it's amazing the
number of pit bull and pit bull mixes that are in the shelters. Seems
like several of them have been abused and trained to be mean, which is
very sad. I played with several, though, and had a good time.

Thanks for caring. It's not common enough in the universe. While a
lot of folks will tell you you're crazy, it's never crazy to care
about those who can't speak for themselves.

You likely will take some heat for this (a lot of people disagree with
PETA), but I'm on your side, and I support PETA. Good luck to you,
and thank you for speaking up on behalf of creatures who have no
voice.